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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,579.44, 621,799.85 and 246,631.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,579.44, 621,799.85 and 246,631.43 is: 340,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,579.44 : 621,799.85 = 246,631.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,579.44/621,799.85 = 246,631.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,579.44x = 621,799.85 × 246,631.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,579.44x = 153,355,388,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,355,388,350.36/450,579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,351.50

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